{"product_id":"carte-qsl-trieste-dx-club-1979-radio-amateur-vintage-ancienne-italie-retro","title":"Vintage 1979 Trieste DX Club QSL card old Italy retro ham radio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique QSL card was issued by the Trieste DX Club, an Italian amateur radio association affiliated with the Associazione Radiotecnica Italiana. The card features a minimalist design, typical of amateur radio correspondence from the second half of the 20th century, with a box detailing radio contact information. The club's logo, a stylized owl and the words \"Trieste DX Club\", is located in the upper left, adding a graphic touch characteristic of radio clubs of that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the center right, \"TRIESTE DX CLUB\" is written in capital letters, along with the call sign IV3LVD. The main part of the document follows the classic structure of QSL cards, with a table providing information about the contacted station's call sign (F6GCQ), name (Mathieu), city (Marignane), transmission modes used (AM, CW, SSB), signal report 5.8, equipment used (Drake), contact date (20.9.79), GMT time (17.42), and frequency (14119 MC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual medium is a white cardboard card with a clean design, no added color, which highlights the black typography and the club's visual signature. The card's overall condition shows good preservation, with clean edges and a flat surface, with no noticeable creases or stains on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso noted is the mention \"QSL VIA A.R.I. OR P.O. BOX 29 TRIESTE (Italy)\", specifying the sending and reply methods specific to this type of correspondence. The card bears the classic amateur radio greetings: \"TNX QSL PSE\", \"73 AND DX\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of QSL card, dated here from 1979, testifies to the international activity of amateur radio operators at that time and constitutes an authentic archival document, both technical and historical. This Italian model, issued by an active club, perfectly illustrates the style and customs of QSL exchange from the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed card, sold as is. The visible side is in good condition, with no tears or added annotations. Some minor signs of use may be present, typical of a document from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e QSL cards have been used since the 1920s by amateur radio operators to confirm the reception of a long-distance contact. The term \"QSL\" comes from the international Q code, meaning \"I confirm reception\". Each club or operator customizes their card with their call sign and precise technical information about the contact made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique items and authentic documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: amateur radio QSL card, Trieste DX Club, Italy amateur radio, antique radio card, vintage QSL, radio correspondence, retro 1979 card, amateur radio card, old QSL, QSL card Italy, radio exchange card, technical radio document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325446508871,"sku":"0aea690b-bae1-44ae-a450-2163fe4565de","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_54e3b69d-3bf7-4968-8371-3011344d21de.jpg?v=1783766600","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-qsl-trieste-dx-club-1979-radio-amateur-vintage-ancienne-italie-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}